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Even a Turkey Needs to Rest

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Allowing a turkey to rest 20 to 50 minutes after being removed from the oven allows the cooked meat to relax. This in turn keeps the juices in the meat when carved instead of running out on to the cutting board or platter.

Originally posted 2009-10-15 04:15:22.

Creamy Apple Cheddar Soup

This soup is a decadent comfort food! This rich soup is perfect after a cold, long day. Serve it in a bread bowl for even greater indulgence. Garlic steamed veggies on the side nicely round out the meal. You could reduce the liquids and make fondue as well.

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Instructions For Thawing A Turkey

Thawing a turkey can be a stressful event. There are two safe ways to thaw that turkey. The safest way is to place the turkey in the refrigerator. Allow 1 day per 5 lbs. of turkey to make sure it is thawed completely.

The second way is to

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Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie

What You Need:

1/2 C pumpkin puree

3/4 C vanilla yogurt

2 tsp. brown sugar

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

4 ice cubes

How to Make It:

Place the pumpkin puree and yogurt into the blender.

Add the

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Scalloped Vegetable Medley

What You Need:

1/2 lb. frozen cauliflower, thawed

1/2 lb. frozen broccoli, thawed

1/2 lb. frozen carrots, thawed

1 1/2 C ranch salad dressing

1 tbsp. flour

1 (4 oz.) pkg. Cheddar cheese, shredded

1/3 C walnuts, coarsely chopped

1/3 C buttered bread

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Creamy Apple Cheddar Soup This soup is a decadent comfort food! This rich soup is perfect after a cold, long day. Serve it in a bread bowl for even greater indulgence. Garlic steamed veggies on the side nicely round out the meal. You could reduce the liquids and make fondue as well. Continue reading Creamy Apple Cheddar Soup
Corn Bread Dressing with a Splash of Bacon This is an easy cornbread stuffing recipe. You can make the cornbread yourself, as I have the recipe here. If you are crunched for time, purchased cornbread or cornbread muffins can be used as a replacement. Just know that purchased cornbread may be loaded with transfat. One alternative is to prepare and freeze the Continue reading Corn Bread Dressing with a Splash of Bacon

Thanksgiving Articles:

Even a Turkey Needs to Rest

Creamy Apple Cheddar Soup

Instructions For Thawing A Turkey

Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie

Scalloped Vegetable Medley

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